Chapter 22, Problem 51E

(a)

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To determine: The Lewis structure and the geometry of ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{2}}$ and the oxidation state of nitrogen.

(b)

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To determine: The Lewis structure and the geometry of ${\text{N}}_3{}^{-}$ and the oxidation state of nitrogen.

(c)

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To determine: The Lewis structure and the geometry of ${\text{N}}_2{\text{H}}_5{}^{+}$ and the oxidation state of nitrogen.

(d)

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To determine: The Lewis structure and the geometry of ${\text{NO}}_3{}^{-}$ and the oxidation state of nitrogen.